Invitacion [Import]

Product Description
2000 was a busy year for the venerable Cuban piano legend Chucho Valdes. 'Invitacion' is one of 5 releases issued by the leader of Irakere. Features the epic title track.

Invitacion,Chucho Valdes,Egrem Records,Cuba,Cuban Jazz,Int'l & World Music,Latin,Pop

Average customer rating: Good

Invitacion Al Mambo Y Cha-cha-cha Xavier Cugat Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000083EHX Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

1. Tren Nocturno [Night Train to Paris Remix]
2. Casa del Sol Naciente [The House of the Rising Sun]
3. Cerezo Rosa
4. Sombra de Tu Sonrisa (The Shadow of Your Smile)
5. Que Noche la de Aquel Dia
6. Oh, Mi Querida Clementina [Oh My Darling Clementine]
7. Virgen de la Macarena
8. Camina, No Corras [Walk Don't Run]
9. Pais de las 1000 Danzas [Land of 1000 Dances]
10. Mambo Jambo
11. Musica Para Ver a las Chicas [Music to Watch Girls By]
12. Mas Que Nada

Album Details

Regarded as One of the Pioneers of Latin-american Dance Music. During his Eight Decade Long Career, Cugat Helped to Popularize Tango, Cha-cha, Mambo and Rhumba. His Hits Included "el Manicero", "Perfida" and the Original "Babalu". A Native of Genoa, Spain, Cugat Emigrated with his Family to Cuba in 1905. Where He Trained as a Classical Violinist,with the Orchestra of the Teatro Nacional in Havana at the Age of Twelve. He Latrer Moved to the United States. Cugat Remained Committed to his Commercial-minded Sound. Beautiful Women were Consistently Featured in Cugat's Band which Helped Rita Hayworth Launch her Career.

Customer Reviews:

Good.......2003-03-17

This as an OK album. A totally different Cugat style. As I have stated before, he was very versatile. This being more of a jazz type[I think]. I would like to hear another opinion. It is not a favorite Cugat CD, but am glad that I own it. Thank you.

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